Sport Fishing SpecialistsMARATHON, FLORIDA

SEA DOG CHARTERS

Sport Fishing SpecialistsMARATHON, FLORIDA

Let Sea Dog's "Keys Expertise" Work For You!

Fish For Sailfish, Marlin, Tuna, Dolphin, Wahoo, Cobia, Snapper, Grouper, Tarpon And More On One Of Our Spectacular Boats!

Owned And Operated By
Captain Jim Purcell

The Offshore & Deepsea Fishing Specialist For The TV Shows "The American Outdoorsman", "Manny Fernandez's Rod & Gun Club" and "Adventures In Paradise". Captain Purcell is a USCG 100 Ton Licensed Master Captain.
The Sea Dog family has been living and fishing the Florida Keys since the 1950's, beginning with Web Purcell.
Their first boat, the Virgalona was used by the famous treasure hunter Mel Fisher to
salvage the Atocha. Throughout the years the Sea Dog family has owned and operated
commercial fishing boats as well as charter fishing boats. Now operating a busy charter fishing fleet, Sea Dog Charters usually has three boats out on the water each day... this keeps us abreast of what's happening, giving our captains a distinct advantage. Local knowledge and experience combined with a love for fishing gives the Sea Dog crew what we consider "KEYS EXPERTISE." Let our Keys Expertise work for you on your next Florida Keys fishing charter. Look for us in Marathon at Mile Marker 47.5 Bayside!

●Contact us today for more information
about our Marathon fishing charters

Fishing in Marathon - World Famous for Variety and Excitement

Deep in the heart of the Florida Keys is one of the premier fishing destinations on the planet. What makes Marathon unique is the amazing variety of angling opportunities that await seasoned and novice anglers alike, seeking a fishing adventure unlike anything they've ever experienced.
At Sea Dog Charters in Marathon, Florida, we are dedicated to making your fishing trip unforgettable. When you fish with our family, we make it possible for you to target an incredible variety of game fish species unrivaled in any other destination.
From hard fighting marlin to leaping tarpon, and fast running tuna to delicious snapper and grouper, you and your party can customize your full or half day Marathon fishing trip in whatever way you see fit. With access to inshore waters, the Gulf of Mexico, and the Atlantic Ocean at our doorstep, the options for your fishing charter are endless.

Our Marathon Fishing Charters are All about You

When you experience a Marathon fishing excursion with Sea Dog Charters, we ensure that you and your party are the sole focus. We want you to be fully engaged in the process of catching your fish, so that you can enjoy the thrill that comes from a one-on-one fight. We bait your hook and take your fish off, if you desire, or feel free to do it on your own.
We supply everything you need for a successful fishing charter, including the following:

Bait

Fishing Licenses

Tackle

Expert Advice from Our Professional Staff

Fish Cleaning

Our state-of-the-art fishing fleet is equipped with powerful engines to get you to the fishing grounds quickly, and with modern electronics that make it easy for us to put you on the fish. Each boat in our fishing fleet is comfortable with shade and marine toilets, making it possible for every age and gender to enjoy their time on the water.
Our fishing gear is also of the highest quality, so you never have to worry about losing a hard-fighting fish. Throughout your Marathon fishing adventure, both Captain and Mate will assist you so that you maximize your bite-catch ratio and have a good time for the duration of your charter.
Throughout our more than 65 years of offering Marathon fishing charters, we've accumulated a vast number of fishing sites which set us above the rest. Additionally, our captains work together, so when the fish are being stubborn we are able to ensure every fishing charter client gets their money's worth.
At Sea Dog Charters, we aren't afraid of hard work, and are proud to let it show. Fishing is our passion.

Marathon Fishing Charters

Private Marathon Deep Sea Fishing Charters - A Test for Any Angler

If you've never experienced the thrill of a thrashing marlin, the hard runs of determined tuna, or the sheer lunacy of a wild dolphin, then you are missing out on one of the most thrilling fishing charter experiences.

Our Marathon deep sea fishing charters focus on the deep blue waters of the gulfstream, trolling at depths of up to 2,000 feet. On these unforgettable fishing charters we focus on the kings of the deep, including:

●Marlin

●Tuna

●Dolphin

●Wahoo

●Sailfish

●...and Many More

If you would like to experience one of our deep sea
Marathon fishing charters, please contact us for information on an exciting full
or half day private charter.

Marathon Reef & Wreck Fishing Charters - Our Most Popular Adventure

Marathon reef and wreck fishing is popular with experienced anglers and first time fishermen, both young and old. Bottom fishing doesn't require any specialized skill-set - you simply wait for the bite and set the hook. The only real test comes when you have to reel in massive fish like barracuda, shark, cobia, or grouper - fish that will put a bend in your rod and leave your arms aching.

Another benefit of these Marathon fishing adventures is that you are targeting some of the best eating fish in the ocean. The white, delicate flesh of snapper is renowned, and is on many people's list of favorite fish.

On our reef and wreck fishing charters, we supply all of the weights, splitshots, hooks, leaders, and bait you need to find quick success. We have a long list of exclusive fishing spots where we target bottom fish that include:

●Yellowtail Snapper

●Mangrove Snapper

●Mutton Snapper

●Grouper

●Mackerel - King, Spanish, and Cero

●Shark

●Barracuda

●Cobia

●..and Many More

We offer Marathon reef and wreck fishing either as a private charter, or for an inexpensive $59.99 per person for a shared charter. This is the perfect fishing charter for families with small children or novice anglers who are simply looking to get their feet wet without gouging your wallet.

Private Marathon Fishing Charters for TarponHold on Tight

The Seven Mile Bridge is famous for holding large schools of silver kings, as tarpon are often called. Some of these fish reach trophy size and will redefine everything you know about the sport of fishing. Tarpon are known for fast runs, incredible leaps, and dizzying acrobatics. If you're looking for a real test combined with unmitigated thrills, then this is the charter for you.

Private Fishing Charters for Shark

Year round excitement also includes shark fishing under the Seven Mile Bridge. Tangling with the ocean's apex predator is a thrill you don't want miss, and we make sure you have all of the gear and tackle needed to bring one of these monsters right up to the boat. If you're looking for something exciting, out of the ordinary, and just plain fun, this is the private fishing charter for you.

Gulf and Bay Private Marathon Fishing Charters

Fish the Florida Bay and Gulf of Mexico for a countless variety of fish species. From day to day the action changes on these popular fishing charters, so you can target fish that include:

●Tarpon

●Mangrove Snapper

●Spanish Mackeral

●Pompano

Let's Go Get 'Em!

Fish a full or half day aboard one of Sea Dog Charter's professional vessels. We are conveniently located at Sea Dog Marina next to the Seven-Mile Grill restaurant at MM 47.5, bayside in Marathon... The heart of The Florida Keys. We supply all fishing licenses, bait, tackle, expertise, fish filet and a fun fishing experience. All our boats are well equipped and comfortable vessels with heads. We take you out to exclusive fishing spots and show you how to fish in the Florida Keys! Enjoy fishing under the famous Florida Keys Seven Mile Bridge, the Bay in the Gulf of Mexico, or try Offshore fishing in the deep blue waters of the Atlantic Ocean. Reef and wreck fishing is one of our most popular charter experiences.
Experienced angler or not, our Captains and Mates are there to assist you in having a good time while catching fish...or catching fish while having a good time.
We can bait your hook, take off your catch and replenish your hooks, bait and sinkers. All you have have to do is reel them in! Plus, we clean your fish for you at the end of your excursion for FREE! First time anglers, small children and advanced anglers are all our specialties! IF YOU CAN'T FISH WITH SEA DOG, STAY AT THE DOCK!!!!

$59.99 Party Boat And Private Charters

TARPON

Full, 1/2 Day & Night Private Charters

Fish around the famous Seven Mile Bridge for these hard fighting fish with incredible leaps and acrobatics... HOLD ON TIGHT!

GULF & BAYFull & 1/2 Day Private Fishing Charters

Tarpon, spanish mackerel, and mangrove snapper are some of the species found
in the Florida Bay and The Gulf of Mexico!

Contact Us Today and Customize Your Fishing Adventure

Captain Jim Parcell is your host and owner of Sea Dog Charters. For more than 65 years, Jim's family has been fishing the world famous waters around Marathon, and it's that local knowledge and experience that sets Sea Dog apart.

Let us share our fishing advantage with you and join us for a day in the Florida Sun, as we help you make a fishing memory you will never forget.